JOE HART is set to remain at Manchester City next season if a suitable offer doesn’t come in and his
lofty wage demands are not met.
The England No1, 30, is keeping his options open this summer, but both he and Pep Guardiola would prefer a permanent move rather than another year on loan.
Hart currently has two years left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium – but was deemed surplus to requirements as soon as the Spanish boss took charge last summer.
Guardiola immediately loaned Hart out to Serie A side Torino and signed flop Claudio Bravo from Barcelona.
Hart himself is reportedly keen to start afresh, but will not be forced out of the club he’s served so loyally for 11 years now.
The English stopper joined City from Shrewsbury back in 2006 for just £600,000.
However, a potential move away appears destined not to happen.
For starters, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp withdrew his interest in Hart, claiming he was not going to bring him to Anfield.
Meanwhile, West Ham appear only interested in a loan deal for the England ace.
Hart's wages appear to be a stumbling block for a number of sides, but a potential move may not be too far away - thanks to the fate of fellow No1s.
It's expected one of David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois could be on their way to Real Madrid.
Any big-name goalkeeping move could spark a domino effect, with Hart dragged into the equation.
City's rivals Manchester United have even been touted as a potential destination for Hart.
Leave a comment